Empowering Inclusion. Advancing Equity. Building Community.
Cornerstone Consulting is Stonewall Columbus’s LGBTQ+ education, training, and consulting program for businesses, schools, faith communities, healthcare providers, and other organizations. Through peer-led learning and strategic support, we help you build affirming, equitable environments where LGBTQ+ people—and all people—can thrive.
Our approach is grounded in lived experience, cultural humility, and data-informed practice. Sessions are offered in-person and virtually, and can be customized by audience type and age range.
Our Learning Framework
Cornerstone offerings are organized into three levels to help you engage intentionally and build capacity over time.
Purpose: Shared language, core concepts, and context.
Typical Format: 60 minutes (presentation + Q&A)
Common topics include:
- LGBTQ+ 101 (Flagship Experience)
- Pride & Prejudice: LGBTQ+ Pride History
- Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Seniors
Fees:
Corporate/Commercial: $500
Higher Ed: $400
Nonprofit/K–12: $200
Government: $600
Purpose: Move from awareness to day-to-day practice.
Typical Format: 75–90 minutes
Common topics include:
- Transgender & Gender-Expansive Identities
- Pride in Practice
- Allyship 365
- Responding to Bias, Harm, & Microaggressions
Fees:
Corporate/Commercial: $1,000
Higher Ed: $800
Nonprofit/K–12: $450
Government: $1,200
Purpose: Embed inclusion into systems, leadership, and culture.
Typical Format: Customized (readiness-based)
Engagement areas include:
- Trans Inclusion & Affirmation (policy + practice)
- Institutionalizing Inclusion (leadership + operations)
- Community-Centered Safety & Belonging
- Executive / Board facilitation
Fees:
90 min: $1,000
Half-day: $2,500
Full-day: $5,000
Series: Custom Quote
Request Options
- Please aim to submit requests at least 30 days in advance. Short-notice requests may not be accommodated.
- Travel within the I-270 Outerbelt is included; outside I-270 may incur mileage fees.
Ready to get started?
Visit the Speaker Request page or email info@stonewallcolumbus.org.
